Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
