Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
