Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
