Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
