Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
