Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
