Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
