Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
