Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
