Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
