Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
