Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
