Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
