Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
