Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
