Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
