Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
