Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
