Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
