Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
