Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
