Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
