Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
