Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
