Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
