Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
