Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
