Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
