Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
