Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
