Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
