Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
