Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
