Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
