Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
