Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
