Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
