Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
