Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
