Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
