Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
