Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
