Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
