Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
