Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
