Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
