Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
