Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
