Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
