Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
