Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
