Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
