Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. 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 calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
