Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
