Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
