Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
