Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
