Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward 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. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
