Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
