Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
