Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
