Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
