Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
