Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
