Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
