Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
