Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
