Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
