Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
