Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
