Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
