Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
