Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
