Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept 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 embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
