Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel