Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
