Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
