Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
