Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
