Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
