Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
