Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
