Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
