Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. 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
