Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
