Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
