Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
