Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
