Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
