Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
