Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
