Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
