Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
