Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
