Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
