Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
