Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
