Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
