Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
