Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
