Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
