Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
