Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
