Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
