Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
