Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
