Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
