Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
