Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
