Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
