Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
