Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
