Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
