Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
