Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
