Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
