Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
