Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
