Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
