Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
