Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
