Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer 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, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
