Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like 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, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
