Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
