Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
