Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? 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
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
