Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
