Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
