Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
