Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
