Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
