Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
