Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
