Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
