Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
