Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
