Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
