Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
