Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
