Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
