Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
