Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
