Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
