Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
