Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
