Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like 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. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
