Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
