Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
