Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
