Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
