Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
