Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
