Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
