Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
