Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
