Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
