Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
