Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
