Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
