Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
