Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
