Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
