Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
