Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
