Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
