Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
