Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
