Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
