Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
