Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
