Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
