Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
