Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
