Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
