Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
