Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
