Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist 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 begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
