Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
