Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
