Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan 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 sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
