Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
