Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
