Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
