Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
