Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
