Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
