Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
