Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
