Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
