Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
