Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
