Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
