Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
