Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
