Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
