Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
