Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
