Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
