Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
