Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
