Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
