Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
