Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
