Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
