Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
