Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. 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 true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
