Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
