Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
