Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
