Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
