Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
