Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
