Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
