Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
