Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
