Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
