Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
