Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
