Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
