Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
