Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
