Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
