Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
