Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
