Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
