Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
