Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
