Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
