Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
