Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
