Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
