Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
