Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere