Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
