Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
