Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
