Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
