Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
