Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
