Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone 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 thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
