Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
