Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
