Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
