Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
