Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
