Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
