Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
