Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
