Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
