Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
