Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
