Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
