Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
