Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
