Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
