Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
