Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
