Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
