Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
