Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
