Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
