Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
