Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
