Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
