Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
