Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
