Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
