Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
