Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
