Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
