Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
