Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
