Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
