Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
