Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel