Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
