Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
