Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
