Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
