Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
