Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
