Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
