Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
