Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
