Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
