Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
