Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
