Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
