Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
