Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
