Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
