Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
