Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
