Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
