Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
