Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself 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 features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
