Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
