Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
