Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
