Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
