Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
