Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful 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
