Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
