Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
