Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, 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 about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
