Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
