Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
