Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
