Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
