Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
