Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
