Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
