Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
