Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
