Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
