Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema