Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological 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, the Sky channel
