Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – 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 takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
