Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel