Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
