Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
