Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
