Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
