Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
