Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
