Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
