Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
