Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
