Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
