Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
