Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
