Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
