Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
