Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
