Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
