Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
