Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
