Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
