Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
