Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
