Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
