Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, 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 poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
