Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
