Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
