Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
