Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
