Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
