Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? 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
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
