Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
