Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
