Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
