Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
