Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
