Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
