Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
