Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
