Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
