Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
