Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
