Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
