Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
