Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
