Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
