Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
