Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
