Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
