Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
