Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
