Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
