Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
