Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
