Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
