Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. 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 Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
