Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
