Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
