Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
