Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
