Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
