Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
