Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
