Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
