Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
