Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
