Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
