Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
