Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
