Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
