Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
