Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
