Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
