Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
