Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
