Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
