Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
