Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
