Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
