Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
