Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
