Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
