Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
