Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
