Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
