Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
