Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
