Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
