Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint 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 – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
