Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
