Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
