Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
