Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
