Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
