Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
