Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
