Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
