Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
