Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
