Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
