Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
