Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
