Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
