Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
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 local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
