Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel