Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
