Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
