Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
