Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
