Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
