Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
