Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
