Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
