Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
