Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, 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 intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
