Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
