Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
