Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
