Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
