Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
