Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
