Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
