Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
