Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
