Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
