Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
