Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
