Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
