Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
