Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
