Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
