Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
