Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
