Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
