Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
