Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
