Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
