Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
