Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
