Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
