Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema