Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
