Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
