Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
