Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
