Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
