Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
