Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
