Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
