Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
