Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
