Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
