Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
