Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
