Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
