Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
