Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
