Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
