Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
