Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
