Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
