Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
