Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
