Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale 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 lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
