Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
