Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
