Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
