Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
