Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
