Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
