Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
