Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
