Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
