Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
