Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
