Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
