Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
