Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
