Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
