Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
