Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
