Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
