Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
