Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
