Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
