Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
