Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to 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 investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
