Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
