Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
