Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
