Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
