Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
