Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
