Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
