Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
